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Ear Cleaning Care

Ear Cleaning Care

Let's first talk about the function of wax or cerumen. When we think of cleaning, we usually associate wax to "dirt". Cerumen is a mixture of secretions produced by glands in the skin of the ear canal, which together have a light brown to darker brown color.

Earwax is very important for the proper functioning of the ear. Firstly because its oily appearance retains objects and impurities, functioning as a protective barrier at the entrance of the ear. The fact that it is oily also hinders the entry of water, which could lead to microorganisms and dirt.

Another mechanism of protection is the fact that its pH is more acidic and toxic to bacteria.

Finally, the wax lubricates the skin of the ear canal and prevents its dryness. When the ear canal produces a certain amount of wax, the excess is eliminated out of the canal. When we understand this mechanism, it is easier to think about the care we should take.

Cleaning the ear at home

The most appropriate cleaning should be only on the outside of the ear. A very simple way is to use a towel or a piece of toilet paper only where the finger reaches. The swab or any other object inserted into the ear canal is not recommended.

Prevention of wax buildup

The main measure is to avoid swabs, headphones or other objects entering the ear canal. Cleaning only the outside with a towel is sufficient to remove the wax that has already been eliminated by the body.

For those people who have a change in ear canal or excessive production of wax, it is recommended to visit an otolaryngologist for

What symptoms indicate the need to do a professional cleaning?

Since wax acts as a protection for the ear, we do not recommend that it be removed routinely. The wax should only be removed when it is blocking the ear canal, which manifests with hearing difficulty, a feeling of clogging, and in people more susceptible to dizziness.

When the person has any of these symptoms, it is recommended that you look for a otolaryngologist. Attempts to rinse ears at home can lead to infections and even perforation of the eardrum.

Are people at increased risk for accumulation of ear debris?

This mechanism of natural elimination of excess wax may be diminished in people who have a narrower ear canal. This narrowing can be from birth, by a characteristic of the person himself, or acquired during life, due to surgeries or traumas.

There are also people who produce wax in greater quantity, without a cause that can be identified. > The habit of using objects to clean or scratch the ear, such as swabs and staples, can push the wax into the canal and block hearing. In addition, this custom can remove too much wax to the point of leaving the ear dry and susceptible to infections and ingress of dirt. The same thing happens with headphones and earplugs if they are used frequently.

One tip is to avoid the so-called in-ear headphones, which have a rubber to seal the external sound, which is inserted into the ear canal and can bring about the same damage as the swab.

Relationship between nose and ear cleansing

We have a communication between the ears and the nose in the deepest part of the nasal cavities, which is called the auditory tube. The auditory tube is responsible for the ingress of air into the ear, causing the pressure of the air remaining inside the ear to be the same pressure as the external environment. This mechanism is especially important in situations of sudden change in atmospheric pressure such as during a plane trip.Regular cleansing of the nose with saline prevents secretions from accumulating and can migrate to the ear through the auditory tube. This cleansing is recommended for everyone and especially for people who have rhinitis and sinusitis.


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